 NASHVILLE, TN. (Curb Records) - The Bellamy Brothers didn't hesitate a second when invited to go to Korea over the holidays to perform for the troops and their families. To entertain as many soldiers stationed there as possible, the fast-paced tour kicked-off from Seoul, Korea's capitol on December 23rd and proceeded to Camp Walker in Taegu, Camp Casey and Camp Stanley in Dongducheon, Camp Page in Chuncheon, back to Seoul for a show at Yongsan Garrison, Camp Red Cloud in Uijonbu and the New Years Eve performance at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Korea. Explains Howard Bellamy, 'These soldiers and their families give up so much on a daily basis for our freedoms, it's the least we can do to come over here and help cheer them up during the holidays. Adds David Bellamy, 'Besides that, people sometimes forget that the U.S. has forces all over the world. It's important to show these troops that the folks back home appreciate them and honor their efforts on behalf of us and our allies.' Some of the highlights of the tour besides meeting with the soldiers, shopping, riding the bullet train and dining on the famous Korean BBQ included tours and demonstrations of the Apache and Blackhawk helicopters. One of the pilots taking the Bellamys through an Apache was one of the first pilots to send bombs into Afghanistan. At Camp Walker in Taegu, Commander DeCook, Area IV Support Activity presented the Bellamys with a plaque in appreciation for their performance there on December 23rd. Some of the ROK (Republic of Korea) soldiers got to join the audience for the concerts and some asked to have their photos taken with Howard and David. 2005 marks the 30th anniversary of The Bellamy Brothers soaring to the top of the pop charts with their mega-hit "Let Your Love Flow," by the late seventies they hit the top of the country charts with "If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me)". A string of gold and platinum records followed as they racked up fourteen number one hits. David and Howard Bellamy have been juggling their time between touring and recording their much-anticipated duet project - with the working title Angels and Outlaws. Thirty plus guest artists from all genres of music have recorded their vocals on over twenty of the Bellamy's greatest hits and three new selections for a two-disc series. Angels and Outlaws – Volume 1 is scheduled to be released in March 2005 on Curb Records with more details to follow soon.
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